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Madeley Returns to GMB After Covid Battle
19 Nov
Summary
- Richard Madeley returned to Good Morning Britain after a two-day absence.
- He explained his absence was due to a bout of Covid-19.
- Fans praised Paul Brand, who stepped in as a temporary presenter.
Richard Madeley has made his return to Good Morning Britain following a two-day hiatus. The presenter, 69, addressed his absence during Tuesday's broadcast, explaining to co-host Susanna Reid that he had been suffering from Covid-19.
Madeley shared that while he has recovered from the active stage of the illness, he still feels depleted. His temporary replacement, Paul Brand, the UK editor for ITV News, co-hosted alongside Susanna Reid for Monday and Tuesday's episodes. Brand, accustomed to reporting on politics, humorously noted it was his first time presenting alongside Reid.
The stand-in presenter received a positive reception from viewers, many of whom took to social media platform X to express their delight. Comments praised Brand's journalistic background and suggested he would be a welcome addition to the GMB presenting team more frequently.
